{"product_id":"the-lincoln-douglas-debates-paperback","title":"The Lincoln-Douglas Debates - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbraham Lincoln\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen a. Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdwin Erle Sparks\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most significant and far-reaching events in U. S. history, the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 sharpened and brought to a head a number of crucial questions concerning slavery, states' rights, the legal status of blacks, and the effects of the Dred Scott decision. The debates were held as part of the campaign for the Illinois senatorial seat, pitting the two-term incumbent, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, against the lesser-known Abraham Lincoln, a successful lawyer and former state politician who was the Republican candidate.\u003cbr\u003ePaving the way for modern discussions between political candidates, the Lincoln-Douglas debates fascinated nineteenth-century America and catapulted Lincoln into the spotlight. Although he lost the race to Douglas, the stature and recognition Lincoln gained during the exchanges helped propel him to the presidency in 1860, just two years later. This volume features rousing speeches by each candidate and the rejoinders and replies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn English professor at the City University of New York's Kingsborough College, Bob Blaisdell is the editor of numerous Dover Thrift Editions and many other books. He has published essays about his experiences as a teacher and regularly reviews books for the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8 x 4.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756256756000,"sku":"9780486817231","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2d3d9637299b108beb9839e33e3c3a76.webp?v=1780077716","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-lincoln-douglas-debates-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}